Upper Strings Tutor

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Salary Grade: £36.66 to £39.93 per hour (pending pay review, dependent on experience)
Closing date: 12 Noon, Tuesday 30 June 2026
Interview date: Thursday 9 July 2026

RNCM is a leading international conservatoire with a reputation for excellence in preparing young musicians for a life-long career in the music profession.  The College attracts some of the most talented students and teachers from around the world and delivers an innovative curriculum and excellent student experience within some of the finest teaching, rehearsal and performance facilities available.

RNCM Young Strings provides musical training to young people between the ages of 5 and 12 years in a caring and supportive environment on Saturdays and Thursdays during term time. We are currently looking for an Upper Strings Tutor to join our Saturday team, beginning 5 September 2026. The role includes teaching regular small group violin and viola lessons on Saturdays, 9.00 – 11.00am. Saturday classes take place at Manchester High School for Girls. Tutors will need to be familiar with approaches which integrate musicianship with instrumental teaching.

RNCM is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all staff are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and vulnerable adults.

For full details regarding this role please view the applicant pack, which can be found in the downloads section.

You can apply for this role via the Application Form at the bottom of this page. You will be required to submit a copy of your CV (maximum 4 pages) and a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification.

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Once you have submitted your application you will receive an automated email from ‘RNCM Website’ confirming your Application Form submission for this role.

Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be submitted to the panel.

If you have any queries please contact our Human Resources department via email at [email protected]

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.  More information on this can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

The RNCM is committed to safeguarding and we prioritise creating a safe and secure environment for everyone.  We seek individuals who share in our commitment to safeguarding and are willing to uphold these principles in all aspects of their work.



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